Re: Recommendations on trolling motors

DAVID_KAUTZ@HP-Sunnyvale-om5.om.hp.com
Thu, 27 May 1999 09:06:02 -0700

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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The Mercury 2.2 that I have is MUCH more powerful than the 30 lb. thrust
Minn-Kota I bought at Wal-Mart ($90). When looking at trolling motors, don't
forget to consider the cost of the deep cycle battery, battery box, charger,
etc.. My "$90" motor ended up "costing" almost double that .......

Dave Kautz
P-15 #1632 Tilly Lucy
Palo Alto, CA

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Subject: Re: Recommendations on trolling motors
Author: Non-HP-dawson (dawson@utkux.utcc.utk.edu) at hp-boise,mimegw7
Date: 5/27/99 8:48 AM

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Hello. I have a 1980 P15, and am considering the purchase of a trolling
motor for it, since Kmart has them on sale this week. There are a bunch
to select from (even from one manufacturer, such as Minn Kota). I am
wondering if the absolute cheapest unit is as good as any for my uses.
Please respond to this question, and as well, please advise regarding the
comparison of a small outboard (2hp) is relation to a trolling motor.
Thanks a bunch!
Max Dawson mdawson@utk.edu